50th Anniversary Commemoration Edition of the TORMÉ-PAICH legendary sessions. A milestone in the history of vocal jazz, with fully illustrated booklet (rare & unpublished photos). The definitive edition.

Fascinated by the sound of the 1953 Gerry Mulligan Ten-tette, Mel Tormé had always felt that these same patterns, re-worked for the proper vocalist, could blend voice and instrument to the mutual satisfaction of both. In 1956, this idea became a reality. The task of selecting musicians who could produce this sound was given to the versatile pianist-arranger Marty Paich who, in fact, co-featured with Mel on these recordings.The voice of Mel, Marty Paichs arrangements and his Dek-tette all blend to produce an outstanding jazz-oriented sound and feeling. Although five decades have passed, these masterpieces remain universally acknowledged as a milestone in the history of vocal jazz.

Tracklisting: 01. Lulus Back In Town 02. I Love To Watch The Moonlight 03. When April Comes Again 04. The Carioca 05. The Lady Is A Tramp 06. When The Sun Comes Out 07. Lullaby Of Birdland 08. The Blues 09. Fascinatin Rhythm 10. Keeping Myself For You 11. I Like To Recognize The Tune 12. Sing For Your Supper 13. Nice Work If You Can Get It 14. Something Gotta Give 15. A Foggy Day 16. A Fine Romance 17. Lets Call The Whole Thing Off 18. Top Hat, White Tie & Tails 19. The Way You Look Tonight 20. The Piccolino 21. They Cant Take That Away From Me 22. Cheek To Cheek 23. Lets Face The Music And Dance 24. They All Laughed